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  SAPA, VIETNAM 2026 – DAY 3 Early Morning Hurdles & Plan B Breakfast  The day kicked off at 6:30 am sharp – alarm blaring, hot shower on, and ready to tackle whatever Sapa had in store. By 7:30 am, we’d hit the ATM and booked a Grab from Fansipan Sunworld to Viettreking Sapa Hotel, all set for their breakfast buffet. Unfortunately, walk-ins weren’t allowed – a quick reminder to always call ahead when traveling!  Thankfully, nearby Lado Hotel came to the rescue. While the buffet options were limited, the food was high-quality, and the view of the monorail cutting through the mountain landscape made up for it. We fueled up and enjoyed the crisp morning air before heading back to Hotel Mimosa to rest at 9:30 am. Weather Woes Lead to a Cozy Detour Our original plan was to explore Cat Cat Village, but Sapa had other ideas – bone-chilling cold, strong winds, and thick fog blanketed the area. With visibility almost zero, we decided to hold off and wait for better weather in...